So You Think YOU Can Dance?
Ever wonder where and how the dancers from the NBA, NFL, Arena Football, and other professional sports dance teams do their pre-season training? You had to look no further than the Hyatt Regency and the James L. Knight Center Miami, Florida July 31 through August 3, 2005.
(PRWEB) August 18, 2005 -- When Rosalyn Jones, Founder/CEO of ProDance, welcomed over 300 pro sports dancers, directors and choreographers representing the US, Canada, and Europe in the Arthur Ashe Auditorium in downtown Miami, Sunday July 31 everyone knew this year they were in for something special.
ProDance 2005 kicked off with an information packed directors only luncheon featuring presenters Rebecca Girard from the Detroit Pistons, Donald Wells from the Washington Redskins, and Brian Gendece, entertainment consultant, and speakers representing the best in the dance apparel, and music industry.
Sunday night, John Peters; 6 year ProDance veteran choreographer, took the entire camp through a special all camp routine, but the surprises didnt stop there. The guys and girls knew they were going to Miamis sizzling South Beach on Monday, but they didnt know where. After a brief introduction by Cheryl Lawson, CEO & President of The Perfect Date, the event coordinator for ProDance 2005, the music started and five dancers from Mangos Tropical Café on South Beach took the stage and performed two exciting routines for the ProDance audience. Mangos choreographer, Kike, taught everyone a fun routine to the Reggaeton hit Gasolina" so they all could have a song to perform to Monday night at Mangos , mind you this was only day one!
Monday started off with more surprises. At breakfast, each attendee received gift bags with goodies from ProDance sponsors Satin Stitches, Team Image, Danskin, Coty cosmetics, Alacer, and more.
Brian Gendece, The Entertainment Dr." was up next with a world class, multi-media keynote presentation. Brian spoke on topics ranging from dance industry trends, to proper audition protocol. Afterwards, Fresh from the hit show So You Think you can dance", celebrity choreographer, Brian Friedman gave everyone a preview of his three phenomenal routines.
The amazing line up of choreographers - Kimberly Baum, Mina and Marina Ortega, Tabitha and Napoleon Dumo, John Peters, Cris Judd, Eddie Garcia, Lee Martino, Brian Friedman and Tina Landon - brought the house down with the most spectacular choreography created exclusively for ProDance.
We had an amazing and memorable experience, and it REALLY was the best line up of choreographers ever! No one can touch what you've accomplished and we are very grateful for all that is ProDance!"
Rebecca Girard, Director Detroit Pistons Automotion.
Thanks for a great convention - I was so impressed by the entire event and had an amazing time! I really appreciate your hard work & passion for what you do. Thanks, Juli Beattie Assistant Director & Choreographer Cincinnati Marshals - Diamond Deputies Cheerleaders
" I can't even begin to explain to you how much we enjoyed our time at ProDance again this year! From the moment you released this year's choreographer line-up, I just knew it was going to be the best one yet!
I applaud you for continuing to grow this program to such new and great levels...you've created a product and a following that just can't be rivaled...and you should be so proud! I feel so privileged to have been a part of this experience and growth since the beginning and I will continue to be here to help you in any way I can so that Pro Dance continues to grow, evolve, and succeed!" Jeanine Kem-Thomas, Manager/Choreographer, Orlando Magic Dancers.
"Dear Ros and Cheryl, Congratulations to both of you for producing such an amazing event! My clients enjoyed it very much (and so did I). I look forward to working with you next year. Everyone is raving about it. The number of attendees will be much higher next year. Please STAY in touch." Best, Brian Gendece
These are just a few comments from ProDance 2005 attendees, the buzz surrounding the dance industry, the NFL, NBA, AFL, and other pro leagues around the world is overwhelming.
No one should miss ProDance 2006!
About ProDance
ProDance is a powerhouse weekend of dance for high-profile choreographers, directors, and dancers representing the NBA, NFL, WNBA, CFL, AFL and other professional sports leagues. Founded in August 2000 by Rosalyn Jones, ProDances mission is to positively impact each participant by offering effective strategies to improve the overall entertainment value to their respective franchises." Rosalyn is a former NCA instructor, choreographer for the San Antonio Spurs Silver Dancers (1992-2003), and has owned and operated her own cheer/tumbling/dance studio for many years.
For more information, please visit http://www.prodance.net. or official photographer Steve Mitchell http://www.dphoto.us/forumphotos/showgallery.php/cat/1508
About The Perfect Date, Inc.
The Perfect Date, an event-planning and marketing firm, provides planning services for events like corporate meetings, race events and party planning. Since 1992, The Perfect Dates CEO & President, Cheryl Lawson, has planned some of the most exciting meetings, events and parties in the country. After working for 16 years with Fortune 500 companies like General Motors and Fleetwood RV, Lawson founded The Perfect Date in 2000. For more information, please visit http://www.theperfect-date.com.
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